The Montana State University Bobcats faced off against the University of Utah Utes at the CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink on February 20, 2026. Despite a hard-fought game, the Bobcats were unable to secure a win, with a final score of Utes 5 – Bobcats 2.

The Utes outshot the Bobcats 38-31, but both teams were unable to capitalize on their powerplays, with the Utes at 0/0 and the Bobcats at 0/2. The Bobcats goalie, Reese Mcconnell, made 33 saves on 38 shots, while the Utes’ Miranda De Antunano made 29 saves on 31 shots.

The Utes’ Morgan Lavalley (#12) led the team with two goals, while Elly Aldrich (#18) scored the lone goal for the Bobcats. The Bobcats put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell short in this matchup.

The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back in their next game, which is a home game against Grand Canyon University on Saturday, February 21, at CU Boulder Rec Center Ice Rink. The team will be hoping to use this loss as motivation to come out stronger and more determined in their next game.